The folks over at Tipnut provide a comprehensive guide to planning and running a great sale, whether your goal is to "make as much money as possible" or to "get rid of as much as possible". The guide covers everything from the supplies you'll need to how to price items and even offers suggestions on how to make an extra buck by offering food during the sale.

You might have written yard sales off long ago, thinking no one would ever want to buy your monkey cookie jar (or the matching tea set for that matter), but give them another thought:

You will be AMAZED at what people will buy. You truly will. Even if something is missing a piece or doesn't work—put it out on display (note the defects clearly & honestly). People look for parts or DIY project supplies. I have seen the most hideous decorations and gizmos sell, there's a buyer for everything (they just have to find you).

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Have you recently held a particularly successful garage or yard sale? Been to one and found some neat (or whacky) deals? Tell us in the comments; if you add something especially insightful, it may wind up on the front page like StanwayCrispin's comment.